A/N: YAY! HAPPY NEW YEAR!! I hope you've all had a great New Year's eve and hopefully you didn't lose any eyes, fingers, limbs or other things whilst playing with fireworks.
I'm kind of disappointed that I only got 1 review on my previous chapter and even though I understand that these last few days were very busy, I decided to take it easy before posting a new chapter, hopefully so that more people are going to read and review, not just read.
So I'm not going to update until I get at least 3 to 5 new reviews with this chapter.
Oh, I also like to add that I'm sorry for this being my shortest chapter ever.
Disclaimer: I thought I saw an Ori ship in the sky on New Years Eve but turns out it was just fireworks. Meaning I still don't own Stargate. Only Jess, my sweet little mudpuppet.
Chapter Five: Clouded Memory
I was asleep. Enjoying my sleep. Peaceful asleep.
At least, I was until rudely awakened by someone shaking me.
With closed eyes I turned the other side and groaned, trying to push away the person who was trying to wake me, thinking it was my little sister like always.
"Buzz off, cockroach"
"Cockroach? Hey. Kid. Get up"
That wasn't Jenna's voice. Well, unless she finally revealed her true identity as the spawn of all evil who, in my imagination, had one of those low dark hollow voices, the total opposite of Jenna's real voice which was squeeky and pitchy and very annoying.
I opened my eyes and looked up to see Mitchell standing over me with his arms crossed.
Meaning I was still stuck in here. In this alternate universe.
"Cockroach?" he repeated.
I sat up and rubbed my eyes before starting on my hair, still unhappy about the abrupt awakening, "I thought you were my sister"
"Do I look like your sister?"
I looked up at him once more and smirked, "Well.. now you mention it"
"Ok, forget I asked. Let's go"
"Go where?" I frowned.
"Daniel and Vala are back and they brought another guest" he answered.
I blinked, "Wow, this movie sure it full of guest appearences, isn't it?"
"And I'm guessing you're supposed to be the guest of honor then?"
I smiled, "Well, duh"
I jumped off of the chair and followed Mitchell through the corridors.
Silently I was trying to remember who the mystery guest was, I did remember that they brought someone on board but I couldn't remember who.
And something about that worried me.
For someone who knew every line and every scene by heart this was a very bad sign.
***
Hertis, that was his name, stared through the bridge window to see his planet below him.
Nonplussed, he turned around where Tomin, SG-1 and I were all present.
"There are ruins of a village high in the mountains that border the plains of Celetis. That is believed to be the location of the Book of Origin references as the birthplace of evil" he explained.
Daniel nodded, "Well, it makes sense. The Ori followers built their holy city on the planet where they believed their gods once triumphed over the Alterans"
"Celestis is not on this planet, though" Tomin said.
Carter blinked, "Wh-you got us here. If we showed you a star map, could you direct us to the coordinates of the planet where Celestis is?"
Tomin shrugged and nodded.
"We're talking about the Vatican of the Ori followers, right?" Mitchell asked.
"The Vatican? So now we're going to Italy?" I asked, only to receive annoyed glances from the humans and confused looks from Tomin and Hertis.
"Well" Daniel contined, "If the fires are out, then it's likely Merlin's device worked and the Ori are dead"
"But the Priors are not" Teal'c added.
"Well, we didn't come all this way to stop now, did we?" Daniel asked.
I frowned, "Is that supposed to be a trick question?"
He sighed and shook his head which made me grin. I suddenly understood why Jenna loved to get on my nerves. It's fun!
"Many times throughout history the ruins at Ortus Mallum have been searched by both the Priors of Ori and those that believe as we do. We have long searched for the artifacts that would prove the truth about our past, our ancestors, and the falsehood of the Book of Origin. Nothing has ever been found there" Hertis continued.
Mitchell and Carter exchanged concerned looks.
"That's good. Let's hope that means what we're looking for is still there" Daniel said.
Teal'c nodded and added a "Mmm" to it.
I watched as the experienced members of SG-1 contemplated when Daniel looked up at me.
"Is it still there then?" he asked after I stared blankly back at him for a few seconds.
I thought for a moment, reminiscing the movie and the scenes we've already been through, only to end up with a big question mark inside my head.
Somewhere vaguely inside my memory I saw the Ark, I saw Teal'c, Daniel, Vala and Tomin. But I didn't seem to remember where they were or what was going to happen.
"I... can''t tell you" I finally spoke after everyone had turned to stare at me.
"Oh forget about that changing the future or alternate universe crap and just tell us. That´s why we brought you along, isn´t it?" Mitchell asked.
I shook my head, "I mean I really can't tell you. I can't remember. I know you're going to find it eventually... but... I just can't remember" there was a hint of concern in my voice as I spoke while I tried my best to remember.
Somehow, ever since I woke up, all the memories I had from watching the movie over and over had been clouded and I didn't like one bit of that.
I did remember watching an episode where someone from another time and place had been in this dimension for far too long and started to forget everything of their past and all the memories they had from where he belonged.
"You are going to find it. Soon" I added, sighing with defeat.
***
Mitchell and Carter stepped out of an elevator. Marrick stood in the corridor, blocking their path.
"Why was I not notified that you had someone onboard with new intel about Ori army activity?"
"Well, I'm sure I called for you. There was no answer" Mitchell answered innocently but then a smirk appeared on his face, "Oh wait. I may not have pressed the comm button all the way down. Wow, I must've looked stupid standing there talking to myself. Anyway, if you'll excuse us"
Carter nodded and smiled in agreement with Mitchell. They both started forward but Marrick held up his hand.
"Colonel, I'm sure I don't need to remind you about protocol"
"We are all going to find the ark, Mister Marrick. It's just too late for you not to join us"
Mitchell tried to move to one side but Marrick blocked him.
"You were granted the use of this ship, the most valuable asset Earth currently has at its disposal, to prevent any further Ori ships from getting through the Supergate"
"And that's what we're going to do"
"Do you or do you not have reliable intelligence that more Ori ships are about to leave?"
Mitchell turned and exchanged an annoyed look with Carter.
"Stay out of my way" he growled.
Finally, both of them manage to get past Marrick but he followed them onto the bridge.
"Your instructions were clear, Colonel" Marrick said through gritted teeth.
"We're not there yet" Mitchell said then turned to Marks, "Major Marks, new coordinates have been entered into the nav system. Take us there"
"Yes, sir" Marks answered.
"You have no idea how much time we have. I am not going to sacrifice this mission, Earth, or our galaxy for some fool's quest"
"Then replace me!" Mitchell shouted, "You have the authority. Go ahead and replace me"
Obviously he had enough of Marrick and no one could blame him. Mitchell gestured to the chair, the bridge crew had all stopped and were staring at the exchange. Carter glared at Marrick and Marrick glanced around before backing away, sneering at Mitchell.
After he left, Mitchell breathed a sigh of relief and the crew returned to their duties.
"Sure you don't want the chair?" Mitchell asked Carter in a low voice.
"Noooo" she grinned, "It's all yours"
Mitchell sat down, Carter came over and grabbed his shoulders from behind.
"Got your back, though" she patted his shoulders and stepped back.
"Thanks"
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A/N: So as I said. Won't update unless I get at least 3 to 5 good reviews. So if you're reading and you're liking, you'd better send me that review :)